Admitted Student Profile (Students admitted for fall 2024)
THE UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT
- A W O R L D V I E W W I T H A G R E AT V I E W
Fall 2024
GPA 3.8 (4.0 scale)
Test Scores Test scores reflect applicants submitting them. Applicants for fall 2025 are not required to submit standardized test scores. Middle 50% scores:
The Patrick Leahy Honors College at UVM
670-740
650-740
31-34
Students are automatically considered
What’s New, Important, Exciting...
for the Honors College when they apply. Enrollment is by invitation, based on
SAT EBRW
SAT MATH
ACT
academic achievement. The curriculum
The Class of 2028
includes special seminars and research;
UVM’s Class of 2028 marks another record high in academic achievement. First-year students joining UVM this fall had an average 4.0 weighted GPA, with average SAT scores of 692 (EBRW) and 668 (Math). 19% of the class comes from Vermont and 50% comes from outside New England, with 47 states and 28 countries represented.
students concurrently pursue a major in
63% of applicants were test optional
57%
67%
of admitted students were test optional
of enrolled students were test optional
one of UVM’s undergraduate schools or colleges. Approximately 10% of Fall 2024 applicants were invited into the Honors
Application Updates for 2024-2025
College (and typically Honors College
UVM offers several early application options: Early Decision I (deadline November 1), Early Decision II (new this year; deadline January 15), and Early Action (deadline November 1). The Regular Decision deadline is January 15. Our test optional policy continues for students applying Fall 2025 through Fall 2026. Students are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores, but are welcome to do so if they feel it will contribute to their academic record. A holistic review of each applicant continues to be the center of our approach to enrolling a diverse group of students that strengthens the UVM community.
students make up about 10% of the incoming class).
Scholarships and Financial Aid
UVM continues its commitment to ensuring access and affordability for all students and we are dedicated to providing timely financial aid offers to admitted students. To protect students from any delays in FAFSA processing and to enhance our ability to award need-based financial aid resources effectively, UVM will require both the CSS Profile and the FAFSA for students applying for need-based financial aid.
Students are automatically considered for merit scholarships when they apply to UVM. (The following amounts are for fall 2024) up to $10,000
up to $25,000
First-year Vermont residents
First-year out-of-state and international students
UVM Promise allows admitted Vermont residents whose parents’ adjusted gross income (AGI) is $75,000 or less to pay zero tuition.
New STEM Scholars Program STEM Scholars: Leading Change is a cohort-based learning community focused on developing future leaders in STEM dedicated to becoming change agents in inclusive excellence. Scholars will participate in research, intergroup dialogue, self-advocacy, and leadership activities while completing their degree starting with a six-week summer bridge program taking coursework, working in a research lab, and developing technical skills. Admitted Early Action and Early Decision I applicants in eligible STEM majors are considered for Scholars by invitation. Enrolled Scholars will have full financial need, as determined by UVM, met for up to 4 years (via a combination of University, Federal and State grants, scholarships, need-based loans and/or Work Study contingent on good academic standing and full-time enrollment in an eligible STEM major).
93% Of students receive scholarships or financial aid.
36 Accelerated Master’s Programs UVM offers 36 accelerated master’s programs in engineering, education, data science and other fields. AMPs allow students to work toward a master’s as an undergraduate, saving time and money on the path to an advanced degree. View a full lists of AMP options at go.uvm.edu/ academicprograms.
Vermont Pitch Challenge
Cost to Attend 2024-25 Vermont Residents
Non-Residents
Tuition
$16,280
$42,724
Room & Board
$13,776
$13,776
Comprehensive Fees
$2,778
$2,778
Program Fee*
$1,000
$1,000
*For students in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, and Grossman School of Business.
The Vermont Pitch Challenge gives high school entrepreneurs from across the globe the chance to pitch innovative business ideas that make a difference in their communities. Along the way, participants will also learn from top experts about how to write a business plan and create a compelling pitch–all while competing for cash prizes and a full scholarship to UVM. The Vermont Pitch Challenge is open to high school seniors, juniors and sophomores. Learn more at go.uvm.edu/vtpitchchallenge.
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94%
91%
119
UVM graduates employed or continuing their education within 6 months of graduating from UVM. (classes 2020-2022)
Students engaged in research, internships, service learning and other high-impact experiences.
UVM students were winners or finalists for Fulbright, Goldwater and other national scholarships in the past 5 years.
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